Comments on NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's SeatTypePad2011-09-07T23:20:36ZAndy Towlehttp://www.towleroad.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:http://www.towleroad.com/2011/09/nom-to-spend-75k-to-defeat-pro-equality-democrat-david-weprin-in-race-for-anthony-weiners-seat/comments/atom.xml/stacy commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01539178a886970b2011-09-10T03:52:22Z2011-09-10T03:54:27ZstacyWTF?? So instead of using the 75k on counseling services for young children dealing w/ their parents divorcing which is...<p>WTF?? So instead of using the 75k on counseling services for young children dealing w/ their parents divorcing which is the MAIN enemy of marriage they decide to spend it wastefully on a hateful cause...hypocrites </p>Michael commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef01543542508c970c2011-09-08T17:20:57Z2011-09-08T17:23:36ZMichaelI just gave David Weprin $100.00. I'd like to thank NOM for the motivation.<p>I just gave David Weprin $100.00. I&#39;d like to thank NOM for the motivation.</p>Mark commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef0153916ec212970b2011-09-08T16:39:35Z2011-09-08T16:42:32ZMarkROBERT IN NYC NOM has ignored the two court rulings in Maine and Rhode Island and will continue to ignore...<p>ROBERT IN NYC</p>
<p>NOM has ignored the two court rulings in Maine and Rhode Island and will continue to ignore similar rulings in the future. It doesn&#39;t matter what ruling is issued against NOM. This organization will not bat an eye. It just keeps trucking along.</p>
<p>Without some enforcement mechanism in place, these rulings aren&#39;t worth the paper they&#39;re printed on. It&#39;s going to take real executive power to bring NOM to its knees. Judicial power alone is nowhere near enough. </p>Robert in NYC commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef0153916da60f970b2011-09-08T13:08:08Z2011-09-08T13:14:40ZRobert in NYCNOM has 2 court orders to disclose its donor list but has appealed both. Until those appeals have been heard,...<p>NOM has 2 court orders to disclose its donor list but has appealed both. Until those appeals have been heard, it can continue doing what it always does.</p>
<p>Under section 501(c) 4 for non-profits (applies to NOM), from a fundraising point of view it is much harder to raise money for a 501(c)(4) group, because individual donors cannot deduct the contributions from their taxable income. However, such organizations are free to spend as much of their funds as they like lobbying on legislation. However, donations of $5,000 or more are disclosable to the public upon request. </p>
<p>NOM&#39;s lame argument for not disclosing its list of the big donors claims that it is concerned with the security of their donors and fear of reprisal by opponents, ergo gay organizations.</p>Oliver commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8b5fc5c3970d2011-09-08T07:14:51Z2011-09-08T07:18:02ZOliver@Little Kiwi, Maggie is on a diet; it's Dunkin Munchkins now.<p>@Little Kiwi,<br />
Maggie is on a diet; it&#39;s Dunkin Munchkins now.</p>Keith commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8b5f5933970d2011-09-08T05:34:03Z2011-09-08T05:36:05ZKeithThe important thing to note is that the more NOM loses in such elections, the less likely their donor (perhaps...<p>The important thing to note is that the more NOM loses in such elections, the less likely their donor (perhaps the Mormon and Catholic churches?) pool will likely continue to contribute. They are nothing but a shell organization, with few supporters, and since truth always wins out in the end, their days as an organization are numbered.</p>Little Kiwi commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef0154353ef085970c2011-09-08T05:04:14Z2011-09-08T05:05:43ZLittle Kiwihttp://littlekiwilovesbauhaus.blogspot.comawwww, but that's Maggie Gallagher's donut money!<p>awwww, but that&#39;s Maggie Gallagher&#39;s donut money!</p>LincolnLounger commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef0153916b8701970b2011-09-08T04:44:55Z2011-09-08T04:45:33ZLincolnLoungerThis is great news. First of all, I'll believe it when I see it. Second, this is a wonderful way...<p>This is great news. First of all, I&#39;ll believe it when I see it. Second, this is a wonderful way for them to waste their money in a futile effort.</p>raphinou commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef0154353edb4e970c2011-09-08T04:42:11Z2011-09-08T04:45:33Zraphinouis he biting his tongue or his lip? either way, he looks especially deranged and creepy in that photo.<p>is he biting his tongue or his lip? either way, he looks especially deranged and creepy in that photo.</p>Mike commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef0154353ed3e9970c2011-09-08T04:32:19Z2011-09-08T04:35:24ZMike@Tim. Yeah that picture pretty much sums him up.<p>@Tim. Yeah that picture pretty much sums him up. </p>David commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8b5efbef970d2011-09-08T04:02:07Z2011-09-08T04:04:58ZDavidAndy Towle: When Towleroad does a story concerning Brian Brown, the appropriate photo to use is the one of Mr....<p>Andy Towle:</p>
<p>When Towleroad does a story concerning Brian Brown, the appropriate photo to use is the one of Mr. Brown weeping like a little girl in the NY Senate gallery.</p>bobbyjoe commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef0154353e7bd9970c2011-09-08T03:14:22Z2011-09-08T03:24:33ZbobbyjoeNOM apparently has endless money to throw around, which is particularly funny considering how few people show up at their...<p>NOM apparently has endless money to throw around, which is particularly funny considering how few people show up at their rallies and how little they take in when they hold public fund-raising drives (as was news, what, last week?).</p>
<p>Just what the h*ll does it take before a group is so blatantly violating tax exemption and campaign finance laws that the legal system cracks down in more than a weak, symbolic manner? They&#39;re obviously a major money-laundering organization so that two big tax-exempt churches and perhaps a corrupt zillionaire or two can bypass whatever campaign and visibility laws they simply don&#39;t wish to observe. </p>
<p>NOM might as well walk up to the Attorney Generals of each state, slap them across the face, and dare them to do anything about it. Until some of these criminals actually do jail time or some of these bigger fish get their tax exemption yanked out from under them, they&#39;re obviously not going to stop.</p>Charlie commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8b5e7f17970d2011-09-08T02:19:52Z2011-09-08T02:22:42ZCharlieIf I recall, Weprin is up in the polls and expected to win. A NOM endorsement probably hurts a candidate...<p>If I recall, Weprin is up in the polls and expected to win. A NOM endorsement probably hurts a candidate more than it helps them.</p>walter commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8b5e3ff4970d2011-09-08T01:27:09Z2011-09-08T01:38:17Zwalterthe attorney general needs to start looking into nom's finances. it is time find out exactly where their money comes...<p>the attorney general needs to start looking into nom&#39;s finances. it is time find out exactly where their money comes from and where it goes besides feeding maggie the uncontented<br />
cow.</p>tim commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef0153916a7c21970b2011-09-08T00:47:54Z2011-09-08T00:56:11ZtimThat picture is so gay!!<p>That picture is so gay!!</p>Mike commented on 'NOM to Spend $75K to Defeat Pro-Equality Democrat David Weprin in Race for Anthony Weiner's Seat'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c730253ef014e8b5e0114970d2011-09-08T00:29:33Z2011-09-08T00:36:00ZMikeSo they are spending money to dig a hole for themselves? I can't imagine people in NY getting a NOM...<p>So they are spending money to dig a hole for themselves? I can&#39;t imagine people in NY getting a NOM mailer and having it influence their vote, or doing anything with it but throwing it away.</p>